Le Croise Laroc Race 5 - Prix Francois Bernard - Attele
MURMURE (7) placed in the top three both starts this year including when 2.5L second at Reims. Selected to go one better and record the first success of his career. MERGINIO (8) looks capable of mounting a bold bid following a nose defeat placing second at Wolvega in the Netherlands. Ducato Bourbon gelding MY WAY DE QUELETTE (4) suffered a 20L defeat running third in a Class E race at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Expected to register a big effort. Alto de Viette colt MARINO PONT ROYAL (1) is the winner at Mons Belgium in two of his last three starts including by 0.75L last time. Warrants close consideration.

Driver: G Loix
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Last start won by 2.75 m at Mons beating Maestro De Lahaye in on February 17. No surprise if he made it two on the trot.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 17/02/2026 | 55 | $19,737.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | G Loix | 2:00.54 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $1.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | $5,984.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | G Loix | 2:02.47 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 | ||
| 1/15 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | $5,984.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | G Loix | 2:02.95 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 | ||
| 6/16 | 21/11/2025 | 40 | $5,963.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | G Loix | 2:04.08 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $1.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 12/10/2025 | 43 | F4 | $24,780.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | G Loix | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 | |
| 1/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1662m | 0 |
| 6.45L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | $2,842.00 | Tongeren | 2150m | G Loix | 2:07.62 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 1750m | G Loix | 0 |
| 5.07L | $0.00 |

Driver: G Sucaet
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd over 2825m at this track, beaten 6.5m by Mario De Lou in 4yo colts and gelding race on February 23 at $55. Nicely placed to go right on with the job.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/02/2026 | 113 | F9 | $30,560.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 6.5L | $55.00 | |
| 5/15 | 02/11/2025 | 34 | F7 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 27.1L | $8.50 | |
| 7/11 | 29/09/2025 | 54 | F7 | $32,140.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 35.1L | $15.00 | |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2025 | 17 | E12 | $37,300.00 | Mauquenchy | 2850m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 16.0L | $16.00 | |
| 1/12 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | G2 | $23,260.00 | St Omer | 2175m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 36.6L | $1.00 | |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | F2 | $25,530.00 | Laon | 2225m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 4.2L | $1.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1662m | 0 |
| 14.63L | $0.00 | |||
| 99/5 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Lefevre
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 3rd over 2700m at La Capelle, beaten 14m by Mercato Des Forges in 3yo colts and gelding race on November 2 at $34. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | E12 | $37,230.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | David Lefevre | 0 |
| 34.5L | $34.00 | |
| 3/14 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | F9 | $31,910.00 | Mauquenchy | 2850m | Good | David Lefevre | 0 |
| 13.0L | $78.00 | |
| 6/14 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | F11 | $30,920.00 | Amiens | 2400m | Good | David Lefevre | 0 |
| 19.9L | $16.00 | |
| 3/15 | 02/11/2025 | 94 | F7 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Laurent Verva | 0 |
| 14.2L | $34.00 | |
| 0/12 | 31/07/2025 | 10 | F6 | $32,200.00 | La Capelle | 2750m | Good | Jules Van Den Putte Jr | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.20 | |
| 0/15 | 21/07/2025 | 50 | F6 | $32,200.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | David Lefevre | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.60 | |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Mans | 1350m | 0 |
| 5.28L | $0.00 | |||
| 99/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Mans | 1350m | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: S Ferrara
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Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd over 2700m at Cagnes-sur-Mer beaten 61m by Man On Fire in 4yo colts and gelding race on February 26 at $9.80. Sure to play a significant role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | E13 | $37,350.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2700m | Good | Vincent Martens | 0 |
| 61.0L | $9.80 | |
| 89/13 | 17/02/2026 | 23 | $19,737.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | Joseph Verbeeck | 2:00.54 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 12 | F8 | $28,950.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2925m | Good | Vincent Martens | 0 |
| 3.9L | $1.00 | |
| 0/7 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | $6,316.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | S Ferrara | 2:03.92 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | $5,984.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | Joseph Verbeeck | 2:02.47 | 0 |
| 17.1L | $1.00 | ||
| 0/15 | 10/12/2025 | 80 | $5,984.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | S Ferrara | 2:02.95 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 08/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mme H Huygens
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Well beaten last start by Marino Pont Royal, who he meets again; when 100 metres at Mons over 2300m in a race on February 17. Can't see him featuring.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 17/02/2026 | 26 | $19,737.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | Marc Huygens | 2:00.54 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | ||
| 0/8 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $6,316.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | Marc Huygens | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | 29 | $6,316.00 | Mons-Ghlin | 2300m | Hanna Huygens | 2:03.92 | 0 |
| 14.2L | $1.00 | ||
| 8/16 | 15/12/2025 | 49 | E12 | $37,230.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | Marc Huygens | 0 |
| 26.6L | $85.00 | |
| 6/16 | 27/10/2025 | 98 | E10 | $37,170.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | Marc Huygens | 0 |
| 19.7L | $82.00 | |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2025 | 5 | E10 | $39,360.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Good | Kristof Depuydt | 0 |
| 10.6L | $6.40 | |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 114.41L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marc Moes
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd over 2700m at this track, beaten 17m by Make For Jump in 3yo race on October 27 at $182. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 15/12/2025 | 49 | E12 | $37,230.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | Marc Moes | 0 |
| 23.9L | $17.00 | |
| 3/16 | 27/10/2025 | 92 | E10 | $37,170.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | Marc Moes | 0 |
| 17.0L | $182.00 | |
| 8/12 | 27/07/2025 | 103 | E10 | $27,730.00 | Vittel | 2700m | Good | Marc Moes | 0 |
| 70.4L | $1.00 | |
| 0/12 | 15/04/2025 | 22 | D13 | $69,080.00 | Vincennes | 2200m | Good | Mathieu Mottier | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 | |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2025 | 9 | F2 | $31,030.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | Marc Moes | 0 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 | |
| 6/12 | 15/03/2025 | - | F0 | $25,040.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Marc Moes | 0 |
| 15.4L | $10.00 | |
| 1/10 | 15/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: J Melis Macias
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Maral at Mauquenchy over 2150m in a 4yo colts and gelding race on February 4 at $42. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7.9m finishing second behind Manchester at Reims over 2500m in a 4yo colts and gelding race on March 1 at $47. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/03/2026 | 25 | F9 | $24,880.00 | Reims | 2500m | Good | Juan Melis Macias | 0 |
| 7.9L | $47.00 | |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 198 | F7 | $30,560.00 | Mauquenchy | 2150m | Good | Juan Melis Macias | 0 |
| 25.0L | $42.00 | |
| 7/15 | 21/07/2025 | 8 | F6 | $32,200.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Juan Melis Macias | 0 |
| 86.7L | $24.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/07/2025 | 44 | H2 | $22,360.00 | Abberville | 2300m | Good | Gabriel Angel Pou Pou | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 | |
| 7/9 | 30/05/2025 | 18 | D15 HCP | $39,080.00 | Nancy | 2600m | Good | Juan Melis Macias | 0 |
| 27.4L | $17.00 | |
| 4/11 | 12/05/2025 | 14 | F1 | $26,640.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Juan Melis Macias | 0 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 | |
| 5/11 | 04/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 42.03L | $0.00 |

Driver: N D'haenens
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Two back was beaten by 9.3m finishing fourth behind Montana Kalouma at this track over 2700m in a 3yo colts and gelding race on December 15 at $69. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Lascar Des Forges at Wolvega over 2600m on January 24 at $2.50. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 40 | $5,088.00 | Wolvega | 2600m | J Van Rijn | 2:06.98 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 | ||
| 4/16 | 15/12/2025 | 34 | E12 | $37,230.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 9.3L | $69.00 | |
| 2/12 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | F6 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2750m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 13.1L | $5.20 | |
| 6/15 | 02/11/2025 | 55 | F7 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 31.0L | $13.00 | |
| 4/12 | 08/09/2025 | 36 | F4 | $26,790.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 41.9L | $11.00 | |
| 2/12 | 03/08/2025 | 48 | F3 | $24,870.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1662m | 0 |
| 52.04L | $0.00 | |||
| 99/8 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1662m | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: J Koubiche
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Last start unplaced over 2825m at this track, well beaten by Mario De Lou in 4yo colts and gelding race on February 23 at $11. Two runs back unplaced over 2700m at La Capelle well beaten by Mercato Des Forges in 3yo colts and gelding race on November 2 at $6. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89/12 | 23/02/2026 | 113 | F9 | $30,560.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Jeremy Koubiche | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 | |
| 89/15 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | F7 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 | |
| 2/11 | 12/10/2025 | 34 | F4 | $24,780.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 24.2L | $1.00 | |
| 0/12 | 08/09/2025 | 22 | F4 | $26,790.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 99.0L | $42.00 | |
| 2/12 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | H1 | $22,200.00 | Abberville | 2300m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.00 | |
| 0/12 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | F3 | $24,870.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Franck Ouvrie | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |